Government declares Wednesday August 31 public holiday

Government on Thursday reminded the general public that Wednesday, August 31, which marks Eid-Ul-Fitr has been declared a Statutory Public Holiday.

A statement issued by Dr Benjamin Kunbuor, Minister of the Interior in Accra said the day should be observed as such throughout the country.

Eid-Ul-Fitr is a holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting in Islam.

Source: GNA